“Hope begins in the dark, the stubborn hope that if you just show up and try to do the right thing, the dawn will come.” ~ Anne Lamott

“Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.” ~ Rumi

Awakening Energies, LLC

Mary W. Underwood, LISW-CP, DCEP

My practice is based on a commitment to reducing human suffering. The foundation of that commitment is creating a safe, warm space where people can experience compassion and acceptance. Over the years, I have built upon that foundation by seeking the tools that effectively transform people’s lives and help them find the peace and joy they desire. The result is a fluid practice that combines traditional talk therapy, energy psychotherapy, and body work.

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Mary W. Underwood

I am a clinical social worker specializing in individual psychotherapy with children, adolescents, and adults. I maintain a private practice in Spartanburg, SC. I first experienced therapy as a client during my childhood and adolescence. I was amazed by the healing power of combining a skilled therapist and a strong therapeutic relationship. The experience changed the way I thought about myself and my life. It started a process of healing and self-growth that continues to this... Read more